Shares in BAA parent, Ferrovial, fell 1.2% in trading yesterday. The Spanish construction company received final shareholder approval for its merger with Cintra, aimed at creating a leading transport infrastructure operator. The transaction will see Ferrovial being absorbed by Cintra through increased capital.

Elsewhere in Europe, Vienna Airport shares gained 0.1% following the announcement of its Winter 2009/10 Schedule.

Meanwhile, Mexico airport operator, ASUR’s shares rose 3.2% as it announced the opening of a second runway at Cancun Airport. The USD67 million project, which includes a new control tower, is expected to increase the airport’s capacity to 28 million passengers p/a. Shares in Mexico's GAP fell 2.9%, while OMA shares gained 0.1%.

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